Facility Inauguration Details

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited inaugurated its new Design & Operations Centre at its Passenger Rail Systems (PRS) facility in Uttarpara, West Bengal on 21 August 2026.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by:

  • Shri Tapas Roy, Hon'ble Minister of Industry & Commerce, Government of West Bengal
  • Shri Arjun Singh, Hon'ble Minister of Labour & Transport, Government of West Bengal

Facility Purpose and Capabilities

The new Design & Operations Centre will serve as a hub for:

  • Advanced engineering
  • Design-led innovation
  • Technology development
  • Supporting Titagarh's growing portfolio across passenger rail systems

The facility represents a significant step in strengthening Titagarh's in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities.

Strategic Alignment and Government Vision

The inauguration aligns with multiple government initiatives:

  • Sonar Bangla vision championed by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari Ji
  • Viksit Bharat vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji
  • Make in India initiative
  • Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) program

Government Official Comments

Shri Tapas Roy, Minister of Industry & Commerce:

  • Expressed amazement at seeing metro coaches and trains being manufactured from scratch in Bengal
  • Noted Titagarh's trains are supplied to cities including Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Mumbai
  • Mentioned next generation modern Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains
  • Expressed confidence that Kolkata Metro would be added to the supply list
  • Commended Titagarh's work as aligning with Viksit Bharat and revival of Bengal vision
  • Stated "A Viksit Bengal is essential for a Viksit Bharat"

Shri Arjun Singh, Minister of Labour & Transport:

  • Committed that Government of West Bengal will continue creating beneficial environment for industrial growth under Chief Minister's guidance
  • Emphasized that responsibility for driving industrial development rests with industry itself
  • Acknowledged Titagarh's vital role in shaping Bengal's industrial future
  • Emphasized partnership between government and industry to strengthen Bengal's industrial ecosystem

Management Commentary

Shri Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director:

  • Expressed encouragement by renewed government focus on accelerating Bengal's industrial and economic growth
  • Stated alignment between PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision and Titagarh's commitment to building advanced manufacturing capabilities
  • Described the inauguration as a milestone in strengthening design, engineering and innovation capabilities
  • Reiterated full commitment to contributing to Bengal's manufacturing legacy
  • Committed to working closely with Government towards revival and industrialisation under Chief Minister's Sonar Bangla vision
  • Expressed gratitude for ministers' presence and support

Company Background

Titagarh Rail Systems is a comprehensive mobility solution provider with:

  • Strong presence in India and Italy
  • State-of-the-art factories in both countries
  • Specialization in crafting cutting-edge transportation solutions including:
  • Semi high-speed trains
  • Urban metros
  • Passenger coaches
  • Propulsion systems
  • Wide array of wagons including specialized ones

Strategic Commitment

The company emphasized its commitment to:

  • Building world-class rail manufacturing capabilities in India from Bengal
  • Strengthening West Bengal's position in India's evolving rail manufacturing ecosystem
  • "Make in India, Make for the World" initiative
  • Growing alongside Government of West Bengal's renewed focus on industrial development
  • Contributing to Bengal's emergence as a global manufacturing hub
  • Supporting the State's growth ambitions and revival